Plant Maintenance and Reliability Manager

Amrize • Florence, KY

31d • Onsite

About The Position

Elevate is seeking a Plant Maintenance and Reliability Manager to drive process improvements through Lean Manufacturing and cross-functional collaboration. This high-impact leadership role is responsible for leading a team of maintenance professionals to sustain and exceed world-class Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). The position requires a balance of engineering-level reliability strategy and hands-on mechanical/electrical troubleshooting to support a 24/7 continuous operation.

Requirements

• Four year degree preferred but will consider equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 7–10 years of manufacturing experience, with at least 5 years specifically in engineering/reliability roles.
• Proven experience leading and developing a direct-report team (Supervisors/Technicians) in a manufacturing environment.
• "Hands-on" proficiency: Must be able to work with tools and support technicians during complex troubleshooting on the floor.
• Strong project management skills, including budgeting and vendor negotiation.
• Excellent communication, change management, and team-building capabilities.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Able to walk, stand, or sit for long periods of time in a manufacturing environment.
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

Nice To Haves

• Field of Study Preferred: Engineering
• Certifications: Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean Expert, CMRP, CRL, or ARP.
• Systems: Proficiency in Maintenance Connection (or similar CMMS), SAP, and data historian systems.
• Lean: Advanced training and application of Lean tools in a continuous flow environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct leadership, coaching, and direction to the Maintenance Supervisor and technician team through Gemba walks and one-on-one observations.
• Serve as the primary mentor for the FAME apprentice, ensuring their on-the-job training aligns with world-class technical standards and curriculum.
• Lead efforts to improve teammate relations both within the department and across the broader manufacturing operation.
• Collaborate with sister sites to solve complex problems and share regional best practices.
• Own the reliability and maintainability of all equipment, utilities, facilities, and controls for the polyiso production lines.
• Systematically develop and monitor Asset Maintenance Plan focused on transitioning from reactive to Predictive Maintenance (PdM) and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA).
• Drive the plant toward "World Class" metrics, focusing on OEE, first-pass yield, and optimized fixed/variable costs.
• Develop sustainable solutions for repetitive failures and electrical/mechanical equipment issues using formal root cause analysis.
• Identify and manage capital needs (production, safety, and building) from inception to completion.
• Direct all project phases: estimating, fund procurement, equipment specification, vendor management, and onsite safety supervision.
• Own the Maintenance OpEx budget, including oversight of MRO parts inventory and contractor service agreements to ensure fiscal responsibility.
• Serve as a key resource for safety-related issues and maintain steadfast environmental regulatory compliance.
• Expertly manage and oversee Lock Out Tag Out Try Out (LOTOTO) programs and energy control procedures to ensure zero-harm during maintenance activities.
• Direct compliance and technical oversight for Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Plan (RMP) standards, ensuring all mechanical integrity and pressure vessel requirements are met.
• Identify and manage Capital needs for safety and environmental improvements from inception to completion, including funds procurement and supervising safe onsite work.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
• Holistic Health & Well-being programs
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
• Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program
• Dress for your day

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree